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5/13/24, 2:10 PM Hamdan Bin Mohammed Approves Second Phase Of Dubai's Heritage Architecture Preservation Project - OneArabia
shaped the emirate into the thriving global metropolis it is today. Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the preservation of

heritage areas in Dubai is an ongoing endeavor aimed at preserving the cultural authenticity across the emirate. The
project aims to foster cultural continuity and highlight the enduring relationship between the people and their environment.

It also showcases Dubai's historical interactions with the rest of the world and the influences that have shaped the

emirate's global impact.

The second phase of the project will see the restoration of 35 heritage sites and buildings, including Dubai's old

neighborhoods and buildings. Sheikh Hamdan described these areas as an "open museum of human heritage." He
emphasized the responsibility to celebrate history and protect architectural treasures for future generations. These heritage

areas hold the memory of decades of progress and symbolize the dawn of Dubai's renaissance. Located in the heart of

modern Dubai, these sites bridge the past with the city's future aspirations. Dubai invites the world to witness its past,
present, and future all in one place.

Sheikh Hamdan has issued directives to enhance the appeal of both historical areas and modern architectural landmarks

to attract more visitors. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to strengthening national identity and raising Dubai's
stature on the economic, cultural, and tourism map. The second phase of the project will restore an additional 35 heritage

sites and buildings, bringing the total number of sites covered by both phases to 807. The initial phase covered 17

archaeological sites, 14 historical areas, and 741 buildings.Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality,
expressed the Municipality's commitment to preserving historical landmarks and heritage sites in Dubai. He highlighted that

the sites and buildings included in the second phase represent a significant era in Dubai's history. The preservation efforts

not only honor the historical significance of these sites but also aim to share this rich heritage with future generations.

The second phase of the project encompasses the restoration of 35 sites and buildings dating from the 1960s to the 1990s.
These structures reflect Dubai's more recent architectural history and narrate the story of the historical, cultural, social, and

economic transformations that Dubai has experienced. This phase highlights the profound impact of the late Sheikh Rashid

bin Saeed Al Maktoum's vision, which significantly shaped the city's rapid development and modernization during that
period.

The 35 sites and buildings covered by the second phase of the project include various landmarks such as Clock Tower,

Rashid Tower, Dubai Petroleum Building, Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport, Dubai Municipality Main Building, Dubai
Television Building, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Palace - Za'abeel, Hospitality Palace, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Palace -

Hatta, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed School - Hatta, Za'abeel Secondary School, Al Ras Library, Dubai Land Department

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